In these tough financial times, it is important to safeguard your valuable belongings from burglars. Having a safe at home where you keep your valuable belongings assures you of their safety and protection. However, the safety of your belongings can depend on the type of safe you purchase.

Home safes are available in different types, styles and sizes. They are classified based on their cash and time rating. The time rating of a safe is the time taken for an experienced locksmith to open the safe using the latest tools and equipment. The cash rating is the cash amount for which the insurance company will provide overnight cover.

The cash rating of a safe indicates the level of security it offers. It reflects the security factors, such as quality of bolt work and the lock, thickness of the safe walls and barrier materials used in the safe. The higher the cash rating of a safe, the more secure the safe.

Generally, the jewellery rating of a safe is determined by multiplying its cash rating by 10. For example, if your safe has cash rating of £1,000, jewellery worth £10,000 can be stored in it. Safes with a higher cash rating are ideal to store and protect your valuable family jewellery, larger amounts of cash and important documents.

Home safes are available in many types of sizes to protect all types of documents and personal belongings. You can either choose a wall safe or under floor safe to protect your items against burglary.